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AG58 ACU

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 ACU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,604 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shocks damp

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,800 miles

both front tyres worn n inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,451 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 74,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 62,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,318 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 47,554 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,302 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 26,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,716 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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AG58 ACU is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG58 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG58 ACU registered?

AG58 ACU is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is AG58 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 ACU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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